High winds are not a new phenomenon in Midland-Odessa; they have been part of the landscape long before these cities were established. The flat terrain and geographical positioning make the Permian ...

Rain is forecasted for the Permian Basin this weekend, with Midland-Odessa likely to see showers Friday night.

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Left-hand turn crashes are one of the leading causes of accidents in Odessa. Officials urge drivers to follow traffic signals ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

The platform is designed to showcase improvements to the city as they happen so that residents can know what to expect, where ...

While most businesses struggled to stay afloat during the crisis, the funeral home industry was busy during that time.

West Texas Food Bank is updating its in-house pantry schedule at both its Midland and Odessa campuses. The changes go into ...

The West Texas Food Bank has updated its in-house pantry schedule. Beginning April 2, pantry hours at both the Odessa and ...

A career and technical education program at Midland Independent School District in Texas allows students to earn dual high ...

The Midland High and Legacy softball teams won convincingly in District 2-6A softball, while Greenwood won a pitcher's duel over Seminole in District 3-4A.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.